Lewis Hamilton has expressed continued frustration with Ferrari after revealing that he is yet to hold face-to-face discussions with team-mate Charles Leclerc and team principal Fred Vasseur over their controversial opening-lap clash at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion said the incident, which disrupted Ferrari’s chances of securing a one-two finish, must be addressed before the team returns to action at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend.
Hamilton said he remained unhappy with what happened in Mexico and was waiting for an opportunity to discuss the matter with the team’s leadership.
“I was frustrated and I am still frustrated. Conversations need to be had so we will have those when the time permits,” Hamilton said.
He explained that Vasseur had returned to Ferrari’s headquarters in Italy between the two races, while Leclerc had travelled to Monaco to spend time with his family following the birth of his first child.
Hamilton believes Ferrari had the pace to secure both first and second positions in Mexico but lost that opportunity because of the battle between the two drivers.
“We had an opportunity to win for the team. The team has done such an amazing job in bringing upgrades this year and they’ve been working flat out to bridge the gap given the power that we have,” he added.
“We could easily have had a one-two, so we definitely have to work towards making sure that it doesn’t happen again.”
The incident occurred when Leclerc attempted to overtake Hamilton around the outside at Turn Four on the opening lap. Both drivers went off the track as they fought for position, with Leclerc rejoining ahead after cutting across the grass.
The stewards subsequently handed Leclerc a five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. However, the incident also allowed Max Verstappen to move ahead of the Ferrari drivers and eventually claim victory.
Hamilton, who started from pole position, finished second, while Leclerc crossed the line in fourth after serving his penalty.
The Briton also suggested that Leclerc races him more aggressively than other competitors, responding in the affirmative when asked whether he felt his team-mate treated him differently on track.
He further pointed to Leclerc’s previous battles with former Ferrari team-mates Sebastian Vettel and Carlos Sainz, suggesting the issue was not entirely new.
“If you look at the team-mates… it was the same with Sebastian and it’s the same with Carlos,” Hamilton said.
Despite the disagreement, Hamilton insisted he would not apologise for speaking openly about his frustrations, describing himself as someone who wears his heart on his sleeve.
He maintained that being outspoken was part of his approach to improving the team and that Ferrari needed to establish a better understanding of how its drivers should compete against each other.
The disagreement comes as Ferrari looks to build on its recent improvements and strengthen its position ahead of the 2027 championship challenge.
Hamilton believes the lessons from Mexico could help the team establish clearer expectations between its drivers, adding that what they build now will be important for next season.
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos provides the immediate opportunity for Ferrari to move forward, although Hamilton’s desired discussions over the Mexico incident remain an important issue for the team to resolve.
